Clay County Passes Budget
The Clay County Commission unanimously passed its budget with no tax increases Monday night. The budget includes $5.1 million dollars in general expenditures and $11.5 million in the school’s general fund. Mayor Dale Reagan said he feels the the new budget is a good one. “We were able to give the county employees a three […]
Cookeville Man Killed in Shooting
A 22-year-old Cookeville man is dead after suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Joshua Austin Rowan was found in the doorway of his apartment on North Dixie Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Monday night. Rowan was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers responded after neighbors complained of hearing loud bangs from the apartment next door. An autopsy will […]
Jackson Passes $6M Budget For New Fiscal Year
Jackson County passed a $6 million county budget for the new fiscal year Monday night. The budget includes a 2 percent pay raise for general county employees. County Mayor Randy Heady said the change in state law concerning internet sales tax helped the county’s revenues. “The port of origin sales tax, if you buy something […]
Overton Schools Reopening Going As Planned
The restart for Overton County Schools has gone smoothly. Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the only issues so far is connectivity for virtual learners. “We do have some issues with students being able to log on,” Winningham said. “We expected that. We just hope everybody is patient with us working through those issues.” Winningham […]
Owner, Local EMS Officials Differ On Celina Hospital
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley claims that Clay County EMS crews intentionally diverted transports to other facilities outside of the county. Presley said at least eight patients were denied transportation to the Cumberland River Hospital. “Without the support of the local government and EMS, I am not going to continue to try and fund […]
